Curtain to rise on 'Lost in Yonkers'
      Circle Players, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway, will present Neil Simon's bittersweet comedy "Lost in Yonkers" at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through June 28 and 3 p.m. on June 29. Tickets cost $15 each for Friday and Saturday performances and $12 for Sunday matinees; student tickets cost $12 ...
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Ship-modeling lecture, demo coming to library
      The Ship Model Society of New Jersey will present a lecture and demonstration on historically accurate, scale ship-modeling at 7 p.m. June 25 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. All are welcome to attend.
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Entries sought for pet-photo contest at fair
      Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, will sponsor a pet-photo contest in August at the Middlesex County Fair. Interested individuals should send a favorite pet photo (no larger than 4-by-6 inches) and a $5 entry fee for each nonreturnable submission to ARF, P.O. Box 418, East BrunswickNJ 08...
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Sociable Singles plans meeting in Monroe
      Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will gather 1-4 p.m. on June 29 at theMonroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person.
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Wine tasting on tap for June 21 at museum
      The East Brunswick Museum will presentUnGusto di Vino (ATaste ofWine) from noon to 4 p.m. June 21 at the museum, 16 Maple St. Thewine-tasting eventwill be sponsored by Snowhill Discount Liquors, Spotswood. Admission is $25 per person.
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Virago! to perform June 21 at library
      Virago!, a guitar-and-percussion duo featuring musician/composers Amy Schindler andMarie Tashjian, will perform at 7 p.m. on June 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The core of the duo's music is an edgy rock sound with undercurrents ranging from American blues to...
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Registration under way for trip to Wildwood
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will offer a Sept. 22-26, five-day, four-night trip to Wildwood. Cost is $399 per person and includes bus transportation; hotel accommodations with four full breakfasts and dinners; and side trips to an Atlantic City casino, a whalewatching boat ride and a visi...
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Events for youngsters on tap at S.R. Library
      A variety of youth programs are being offered at the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave. "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading club programming has begun. Activities are posted on the event calendar on the library's Web site, www.southriverlibrary.org, and on channel 35.
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Home-based travel agent seminar on tap in E.B.
      The Association of Home-Based Travel Agents will hold its next seminar at 6 p.m. June 25 at the East Grand Buffet, 6 Edgeboro Road, East Brunswick. All travel agents and associates are invited. Membership is not required. The seminar will feature Star Clippers, Sceptre Tours, American Travel Abro...
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VFW Ladies auxiliary plans June 24 meeting
      The LadiesAuxiliary of Veterans of ForeignWars Post No. 4699 will hold its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. on June 24 at the post home, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Guests will meet the club's new officers.Adiscussion of upcoming events is planned. For more information, call 732-264-3041.
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Family video memoir will be topic at library
      LifeStory Productions will present a program on preserving one's family's story with a video memoir in an event set for 7 p.m. June 25 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Admission is free of charge.All are welcome to attend.
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MDA fundraiser planned for June 19
      ERADesigns for Living,Old Bridge,will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) 6-10 p.m. June 19 at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, 15 Oak St., Old Bridge. The event will feature a DJ, food, beer and soda. Cost is $20 for adults, $5 for youngsters age 14 and unde...
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Fundraisers
      June 19 • Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser, sponsored by ERA Designs for Living, Old Bridge, 6-10 p.m., at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, 15 Oak St., Old Bridge. DJ, food, beer, soda. Cost is $20 for adults, $5 for youngsters age 14 and under; children age 5 and under adm...
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Golf outing will support two local scholarships
To be held in memory of Ann Marie Chandlee and Tara Stout
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer
      NORTH BRUNSWICK - The public is invited to support two local scholarships by attending the Ann Marie Chandlee- Tara Stout Scholarship Golf Classic on June 30. Over the past seven years, the event has been held in honor of longtime North Brunswick resident Ann Marie Chandlee, who passed away in 2...
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Environmental panel to sponsor nature walk
      The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will offer a nature walk beginning at 2 p.m. on June 21 around Mill Pond,Milltown. Rain date is June 28. Herve Barrier, biologist and LBWP member, will lead the walk, which is suitable for all ages.
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Craft/Flea Market planned for June 21
      Immaculate Conception Church will hold its annual Craft/Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 21 (rain or shine) in the Immaculate Conception parking lot and auditorium, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Refreshments and lunch will be sold.
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Open house, adoption event planned at shelter
      The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host a "Paws and Stripes Forever" Open House and Adoption Event 12:30-4:30 p.m. on June 28. Complimentary hot dogs and the shelter's red-and-blue frozen smoothies will be served. The event also will feature raffles, door prizes and goodies f...
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St. Stan's Carnival planned for June 19-21
      from 6 to 11 p.m. June 19 and 21, and 6 p.m. to midnight June 20 (food tent will open at 5 p.m.) on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville.
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Presentation to focus on recording family legacy
      "How To Preserve Your Family Legacy Without Picking Up a Pen" will be the topic at the nextmeeting of IntertribalAmerican Indians ofNewJersey set for 2 p.m. on June 21 at the lodge in Thompson Park,Monroe.
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'The Producers' to open Plays-in-Park summer
      Middlesex County's summer theater, Plays-in-the-Park, will begin its 46th season of musicals with a production of "The Producers" set for 8:30 p.m. June 24-July 5 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison. There will be no performances June 29 and July 4.
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Freeholder to present 'Clean Energy' program
      Middlesex County Freeholder H. James Polos will offer a presentation titled "Clean Energy" at 7 p.m. June 24 at the Old Bridge Public Library Central Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Polos is chairman of the county's Public Works, Shared Services and Transportation Committee and developer of ...
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Provident branches continue food drive
      The Provident Bank, in conjunction with the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) of the Middlesex County Emergency Food Network, is continuing its food drive at eight of its Middlesex County branches.
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Community invited to bank opening gala
      PNC Bank will open its new Monroe branch at 304 Applegarth Road with a community celebration featuring free food, entertainment, games, celebrity guests, a freemoney giveaway and prizes for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 21.
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Registration continues for Monroe Golf League
      Monroe residents, guests and high school students are invited to take part in the Monroe Township Recreation Department Golf League on Tuesdays, through Oct. 7, at Clearbrook Golf Club, Clearbrook Drive, Monroe. First tee-off time will be 4 p.m.
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History of local family to be focus at meeting
      The South River Historical and Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. on June 25 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main St. Guest presenter Nan Whitehead will offer a history of the Whitehead family. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
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Belarusian Festival coming to South River
      St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek-Orthodox Church, South River, will hold its annual Belarusian Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28 at the Belarusian-American Center, 284 Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic food and music, tricky trays, prizes, baked goods and more. For ...
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Christian youth to rock against breast cancer
      Inside Out, the Simpson United Methodist youth praise band, andAim FC, a Christian youth rock band, will present a contemporary Christian music concert at 1 p.m. on June 22 at Simpson United Methodist Church, 2095 Route 516, Old Bridge. Proceeds from the event will go to fight breast cancer.
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